Ch 11 (Mitosis) Test

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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List the genetic structures from smallest to largest.

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Nucleotides, Double Helix, Chromatin, Chromosomes

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What can embryonic stem cells differentiate into?

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All cell types

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What is an abnormal mass of cancer cells called?

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Tumor

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What are the two main stages of cell division?

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Mitosis and Cytokinesis

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What is the role of chromatin in the cell?

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Chromatin packages DNA into a compact, dense shape, allowing for efficient storage and regulation of gene expression.

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Define mitosis.

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells.

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What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

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Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and can invade nearby tissues.

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What is the function of nucleotides in DNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.